Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
This public safety report summarizes key law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the evening of August 24 through the early morning hours of August 26, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests
Andrew Jacob Masterson Brinegar (32), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) at 10:30 AM on August 25 for Criminal Trespass.
Richard A. Hunter (49), Heltonville: Arrested by Bedford Police at 918 16th St at 4:47 PM on August 25 on an active arrest warrant (Petition to Revoke Probation).
Kelly Ann Dunn (40), Mitchell: Arrested by Bedford Police at 918 16th St at 5:37 PM on August 25 on an active arrest warrant (Petition to Revoke Probation).
Mark S. Lewis (53), Bowling Green: Arrested by Bedford Police at 918 16th St at 6:03 PM on August 25 on an active arrest warrant (Petition to Revoke Probation).
Incident Highlights
Burglary Investigation: Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to Springville Market (60 Brick St) in Springville at 4:26 AM on August 26 to investigate a reported commercial burglary.
Physical Domestic Disputes:
Sheriff's deputies responded to a physical domestic call in the 100 block of Guthrie Rd in Bedford at 10:38 PM on August 25.
BPD officers handled a verbal domestic dispute in the 300 block of 18th St at 8:54 PM on August 25.
Warrant Arrest Sweep: BPD officers executed three separate custodial warrant arrests at 918 16th St on August 25, taking three individuals into custody on probation violation warrants.
Suicidal Subject Calls: Responders were dispatched to a suicidal subject call in the 1400 block of 16th St at 11:00 PM on August 24and a separate call in the 6400 block of N Vance St in Mitchell at 4:22 PM on August 25.
Bedford Police Department Activity
Overnight & Morning (August 24 – 25)
10:21 PM (August 24) – Welfare Check – 2300 block of H St.
11:00 PM (August 24) – Suicidal Subject Call – 1400 block of 16th St.
01:12 AM – Suspicious Person – 2500 block of 6th St (Park Place Apts).
04:09 AM – Suspicious Person – 400 block of Shawnee Ln.
07:11 AM – Property Damage Crash – 3200 block of Shawnee Dr S (Fresenius).
08:09 AM – Offenses Against Children Call – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
09:13 AM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way.
10:30 AM – Trespassing / Arrest – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart) (See Brinegar Arrest).
10:50 AM – Threats Report – 1600 block of 2nd St.
12:14 PM – Welfare Check – 2600 block of 16th St (JayC Plus).
01:21 PM – Commercial Alarm – 1500 block of 16th St (Hardee's).
Afternoon & Evening (August 25)
01:53 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).
02:10 PM – Medical Emergency – 3200 block of Shawnee Dr S.
02:32 PM – Child Custody Dispute – 4 block of Ludlow Dr.
03:05 PM – Harassment Report – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
04:47 PM – Warrant Service / Arrest – 918 16th St (See Hunter Arrest).
05:04 PM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St.
05:05 PM – Commercial Alarm – 2100 block of 16th St (Rainbow Printing).
05:37 PM – Warrant Service / Arrest – 918 16th St (See Dunn Arrest).
06:03 PM – Warrant Service / Arrest – 918 16th St (See Lewis Arrest).
06:18 PM – Medical Emergency – 1200 block of L St.
07:23 PM – Theft Report – 1200 block of James Ave (Bealls Outlet).
07:35 PM – Welfare Check – 1200 block of L St.
08:13 PM – Traffic Hazard – John Williams Blvd & P St.
08:54 PM – Verbal Domestic Dispute – 300 block of 18th St.
09:34 PM – Medical Emergency – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr.
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity
Daytime & Evening Log (August 25)
05:11 AM – Abandoned Vehicle – US Hwy 50 W & Watson Merry Rd, Mitchell.
08:06 AM – Traffic Hazard – Patton Hill Rd & Patton View Dr, Bedford.
10:01 AM – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 100 block of Airy Hills Dr, Springville.
10:46 AM – Controlled Burn Notification – 1000 block of Church Camp Rd, Bedford.
11:03 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.
11:59 AM – Threats Report – 1500 block of Old Hwy 60 W, Mitchell.
